Díaz-Balart's Legislation to Create a Unique ZIP Code for the Town of Miami Lakes Approved by House Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement following the House Oversight Committee's approval of the proposed legislation to create a unique ZIP code for the Town of Miami Lakes.

"I am pleased that for the third time, my bill to establish a unique ZIP code for the Town of Miami Lakes has been approved by the House Oversight Committee. The next step is to bring it to the House floor for a vote,” said Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart. “I will continue advocating for the people of Miami Lakes who have waited over 20 years to create a stand-alone ZIP code, and I’m confident this legislation will pass the House chamber.”

The Senate Companion bill was introduced by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Alex Padilla (D-CA).

Background:

In 2016, Díaz-Balart successfully included a provision in H.R. 6303 that would have authorized USPS to establish a dedicated ZIP code for Miami Lakes and several other municipalities. This bill passed the U.S. House and was sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Similarly, in 2018, Diaz-Balart introduced a bill to designate a unique ZIP code for Miami Lakes, which also passed the House and was sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Additionally, in 2019, 2021, and 2023 Rep. Díaz-Balart introduced similar legislation to address this issue.